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North Korea rights groups fear their collapse after Musk pushes US funding cuts

North Korea rights groups fear their collapse after Musk pushes US funding cuts

Trump administration’s freeze of NED funds deals a blow to DPRK human rights groups and could be gift for Kim Jong Un

North Korea rights groups fear their collapse after Musk pushes US funding cuts
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer February 14, 2025
DPRK animation studio completes final episodes of political epic ‘Ko Ju Mong’
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DPRK animation studio completes final episodes of political epic ‘Ko Ju Mong’

An in-depth analysis of the sanctioned studio’s latest work, skaters’ success at the Asian Games and a new ambassador

DPRK animation studio completes final episodes of political epic ‘Ko Ju Mong’
Seung-Yeon Chung
Seung-Yeon Chung February 14, 2025
Thomas Stock: North Korea’s call for peace as a means of propaganda
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Thomas Stock: North Korea’s call for peace as a means of propaganda

The historian discusses how North Korea used the 1989 Youth Festival for propaganda and ideological control

Thomas Stock: North Korea’s call for peace as a means of propaganda
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News February 13, 2025
North Korea-Russia migration surge points to covert military and labor moves
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North Korea-Russia migration surge points to covert military and labor moves

Experts say Pyongyang may be using student visas to evade sanctions as Moscow appears to be concealing military movement

North Korea-Russia migration surge points to covert military and labor moves
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 13, 2025
North Korea destroying Inter-Korean Family Reunions Center at Mt Kumgang: ROK

North Korea destroying Inter-Korean Family Reunions Center at Mt Kumgang: ROK

NK News analysis of satellite imagery shows demolition at South Korean-built facility as Seoul urges DPRK to halt action

North Korea destroying Inter-Korean Family Reunions Center at Mt Kumgang: ROK
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Joon Ha Park February 13, 2025
Medical aid or military strategy? Why Russian troops are being sent to DPRK

Medical aid or military strategy? Why Russian troops are being sent to DPRK

Russian envoy revealed wounded troops are being treated in North Korea raising questions about what is being gained

Medical aid or military strategy? Why Russian troops are being sent to DPRK
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin | Shreyas Reddy February 12, 2025
South Korea revises support program for North Korean defectors to expand aid

South Korea revises support program for North Korean defectors to expand aid

Revisions remove age limit for higher education subsidies and residency limit for defectors to join savings program

South Korea revises support program for North Korean defectors to expand aid
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park February 12, 2025
Kim Jong Un kicks off construction of major greenhouse farm near Chinese border

Kim Jong Un kicks off construction of major greenhouse farm near Chinese border

State media claims greenhouse project will be ‘largest-ever,’ aimed at boosting agriculture and flood recovery efforts

Kim Jong Un kicks off construction of major greenhouse farm near Chinese border
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy February 11, 2025
North Korea sent ‘thousands’ of workers to Russia, South Korea says

North Korea sent ‘thousands’ of workers to Russia, South Korea says

Seoul warns of sanctions violations as ROK spy agency reports on dispatch of DPRK construction workers last year

North Korea sent ‘thousands’ of workers to Russia, South Korea says
Jeongmin Kim
Jeongmin Kim February 10, 2025
North Korean troops resume fighting in Russia’s Kursk region, Zelensky says

North Korean troops resume fighting in Russia’s Kursk region, Zelensky says

But they have suffered heavy losses according to Ukrainian president after being temporarily withdrawn from combat

North Korean troops resume fighting in Russia’s Kursk region, Zelensky says
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 10, 2025
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